The Washington Capitals lived to fight another day by defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning, 3-0, in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final at home Monday night at Capital One Arena.
T.J. Oshie bookended the game with the Capitals' first and third goals, while Devante Smith-Pelly provided the second midway through the third period.
The series now shifts back to Tampa for a decisive Game 7 on Wednesday night. The Capitals are 3-7 in Game 7s in the last 11 seasons, so the excitement from Monday's win will likely transform into a palpable level of anxiety over the next two days.